While some wounds are straightforward to diagnose and treat, others can be elusive, leading to misdiagnosis and delayed or ineffective treatment. This, in turn, can lead to worsening of the wound and increased risk of complications, such as infection, amputation, or even death. That’s why accurate diagnosis of wounds is indispensable to developing an effective…
DetailsIntroduction Chronic non-healing wounds are often a source of frustration and concern. Deciding how to identify and address these wounds and put patients on a path to healing can feel intimidating and confusing. In this blog, we’ll break down the complex process of chronic wound healing into easy-to-understand steps, even if you’re unsure about the…
DetailsSadly, the current state of wound care is about the same as it was when I went through my training 15 or 20 years ago. You’re lucky if you get any. What is taught in today’s world is very basic processes and procedures and techniques. And a lot of what is taught is in the…
DetailsAnybody in the primary care arena and for that matter, the specialty care arena, will at some point have to take care of chronic non-healing wounds. Or maybe it’s even an unusually troublesome acute wound. For example, if you’re a surgeon and you performed a procedure and ended up with a wound that would not…
DetailsWhen I started working in the wound care world, there was a lot that I did not know and a lot that had not been taught to me or even my colleagues. So, I spent a lot of time searching out information and finding mentors who were willing to teach. It’s been a 15-year journey…
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